The Harmony of Affliction

June 11, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Be Still My Soul” Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side bear patiently the cross of grief or pain Leave to thy God to order and provide in ev’ry change He faithful will remain Be still my soul thy best thy heav’nly Friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end Be still my soul thy God doth undertake to guide the future as He has the past Thy hope thy confidence let nothing shake all now mysterious shall be bright at last Be still my soul the waves and winds still know his voice who ruled them while He dwelt below Be still my soul the hour is hast'ning on when we shall be forever with the Lord When disappointment grief and fear are gone sorrow forgot love's purest joys restored Be still my soul when change and tears are past all safe and blessed we shall meet at last Amen Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson John 9:1-12 Sermon The Harmony of Affliction Closing Hymn “I Will Wait For You” Out of the depths I cry to You in darkest places I will call Incline Your ear to me anew and hear my cry for mercy Lord Were You to count my sinful ways how could I come before Your throne Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze I stand redeemed by grace alone I will wait for You I will wait for You on Your word I will rely I will wait for You surely wait for You till my soul is satisfied So put Your hope in God alone take courage in His power to save Completely and forever won by Christ emerging from the grave I will wait for You I will wait for You on Your word I will rely I will wait for You surely wait for You till my soul is satisfied His steadfast love has made a way and God Himself has paid the price That all who trust in Him today find healing in His sacrifice I will wait for You I will wait for You on Your word I will rely I will wait for You surely wait for You till my soul is satisfied I will wait for You I will wait for You through the storm and through the night I will wait for You surely wait for You for Your love is my delight Benediction: • Sunday Prayer: Sundays | 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Bible Study: Mondays | 12 & 6 PM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Issues Hour: Wednesdays | 11 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Men’s Lunch: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 12:30PM at Blueberry’s Cafe • Movie Night: Wednesday, June 14h | 6:15PM, at the Paragon Theater. $10/ person to Mary Rush, please sign up. Movie starts at 7PM, we will be showing “The Jesus Revolution” • All Church Brunch: Sunday, June 18th | After service at Ridgeway Bar & Grill, please sign up, individual checks. • Member Spotlight: Sunday, June 25th | Join us after service as we learn more about Dan & Janet Edmondson • F3 Ladies Luncheon: Thursday, July 20th | Venetian Village (Northeast Side) individual checks, please sign up. • Thank you to John & Karen Boatright for providing the cookies today!